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Dine the United Way Thanks Participating Restaurants
The Blue Bicycle, Fajita Grill and McDonald's will be donating a percentage of their proceeds to United Way of Dawsonville on January 14, so grab family and friends and eat out that night!...
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Dawson County Humane Society Board Meeting Set for Thursday
Please note that if it starts snowing heavily in the afternoon, the DCHS board meeting will be held the following Thursday, January 14 at 6 pm at the shelter...
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Bring One for the Chipper 2010
Two locations offered for Christmas tree recycling this year...
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Toys for Tots Provides Convenient Dropoff Location
The mission of Toys for Tots is to collect new, unwrapped toys during October, November and December each year, and distribute those toys as Christmas gifts to needy children in the community in which the campaign is conducted.  House of Beauty in Forsyth County is a dropoff location...
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Go Green and Get Some Green
The car you no longer need can actually help the environment, the local community and your own wallet when you donate it to charity...
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Isakson Encourages Donations to Feed Hungry
The Georgia Senator is co-sponsoring a Senate resolution designating November 19 as ‘Feed America Day,' one week before Thanksgiving...
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'A Toast to the Animals' to Benefit Humane Society
The third annual event includes dinner, dancing, auctions and cash bar, featuring entertainment by Butch and The Buckheads.  Ticket donations are tax deductible...
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Ovarian Cancer National Alliance Wearing Teal for Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
The Ovarian Cancer National Alliance is helping save women's lives by raising awareness about this disease. This year’s theme is Know your body. Know the symptoms. Help spread the word.  Increasing awareness of ovarian cancer is essential because diagnosing the disease is difficult...
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August Proclaimed Dawson County Firefighters Appreciation Month
On Thursday, August 27, 2009, Dawson County Emergency Services will kick off the “Fill-the-Boot” fundraiser to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association...
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Cedar Hill Celebrates 'Fresh Green Friday Dinner' First Anniversary
This celebration of showcasing locally grown foods began after the staff of Cedar Hill read the book, Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: A Year of Food Life by Barbara Kingsolver...
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Suwanee Business Gives $12,000 In-Kind Donation for Abused and Neglected Children in Dawson County
Richardson Technology Systems Inc. made an in-kind donation to assist the Hall-Dawson Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program and the Edmondson Telford Center for Children in the construction of a new facility to centralize and increase resources for abused or neglected children...
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Holiday Skies Light Up in Dawson County
Picture perfect weather and an excitement-filled evening brought thousands to Rock Creek Park for the Dawson Day Thunder in the Sky Independence Day celebration...
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Chestatee Community Yard Sale is Tomorrow
Bargain hunters will find quality items for sale, including furniture, luggage, hand made jewelry, glassware, custom framed pictures, handbags and totes, baby clothes, books, gift items, home decor, candles, artificial plants, baked goods and more.  The Humane Society will also be on hand with animals needing forever homes...
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Dawson County Declares Community Cleanup Success
Even heavy rains couldn't dampen the spirits -- or efforts -- of those who volunteered recently at the first district-wide community clean up event in Dawson County, part of the Keep America Beautiful Great American Clean Up...
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Annual 'Tee Off for Hope' Golf Tournament Set for June 1
Hosted by the Society of St. Vincent de Paul and Catholic Charities, the second annual golf event will raise money to continue collaborative efforts between both charities to provide educational services and training to those struggling with poverty, language and cultural barriers, mental health and other challenges in North and Middle Georgia...
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Dawson County Marshal, Keep Dawson County Beautiful Issue Call for Volunteers
Dawson County’s inaugural community clean up event, set for Saturday, May 16, will begin at 8 am at Juno Baptist Church.  Volunteers are needed, and at least two district-wide community clean ups will be held each year, as part of the Keep America Beautiful Great American Cleanup event...
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Dawson County Humane Society To Meet Thursday
If you have been wanting to volunteer for the Humane Society, this week's meeting is the perfect opportunity to learn about the events the organization is planning...
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Plant a Row for the Hungry
The Plant a Row for the Hungry program encourages people to plant an extra row in their garden and donate it to local food banks.  Food pantries are reporting low supplies, and this is one way you can make a nice contribution...
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DCHS Board Meeting Rescheduled
The meeting for the Board of Directors of The Dawson County Humane Society has been rescheduled for Thursday, March 12...
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Bear on the Square Festival to Welcome Claire Lynch Band
The infamous festival weekend of exceptional music and art is scheduled for Friday through Sunday, April 17-19, 2009, in Dahlonega, located in the foothills of the North Georgia mountains.  Last year's event drew 47,000 guests...
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